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Pharmacists fear more drugs may fall into loophole that saw B.C. Ozempic sent to U.S.
VANCOUVER - Canada's pharmacists worry a lack of data about prescription management could see a repeat of the situation with diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic, in which thousands of doses have bee...
Apr 12, 2023
Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians feel they're less safe now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, and most think the provincial and federal governments are doing a poor job of addres...
Apr 12, 2023
Bouchard scores OT winner, Oilers beat Avalanche 2-1
DENVER (AP) - Evan Bouchard scored a power-play goal 1:50 into overtime, Stuart Skinner stopped 28 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night for their eighth strai...
Apr 11, 2023
Miller, power play carry Canucks past Ducks, 3-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday night. Elias Pettersson had two assists and crossed the 100-point mark for t...
Apr 11, 2023
Whitecaps whipped 3-0 by L.A. in CONCACAF play
LOS ANGELES - The Vancouver Whitecaps fell 3-0 to Los Angeles FC in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League matchup on Tuesday night. Carlos Vela scored two goals, including one on a penalty...
Apr 11, 2023
Jets clinch playoff spot with feisty 3-1 win over Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mark Scheifele scored his 42nd goal, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 3-1 victory over the...
Apr 11, 2023
Call-up Woll makes 46 saves, Leafs beat Lightning 4-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Minor league call-up Joseph Woll made 45 saves, William Nylander had a goal and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Tuesday night in a previ...
Apr 11, 2023
North Dakota governor signs trans athlete bans into law
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday evening signed two transgender athlete bans into law, effectively prohibiting transgender girls and women from joining female spo...
Apr 11, 2023
Rogers Centre renovations wow Toronto Blue Jays fans at home opener
TORONTO - Excited fans raced through the gates at Rogers Centre, with some having to double back because they forgot their free giveaway, too eager to get their first look at the renovated ballpark. T...
Apr 11, 2023
Man accused of beating & confining woman to bedroom of Nanaimo townhouse unit
Editor's Note: This story contains details which may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court jury trial heard a man allegedly beat up a woman multiple times ...
Apr 11, 2023